Accreditation is required for all media who wish to cover UNFCCC meetings.

Media accreditation is strictly reserved for media professionals (print, photo, radio, television,
film, news agencies and online media) who represent a bona fide media organization [formally
registered as a media organization in a country recognized by the United Nations General
Assembly].

Accreditation will only be given on proof of a track record of reporting for media organizations.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. The UNFCCC secretariat reserves the right to
deny or withdraw accreditation of journalists from media organizations whose activities run counter
to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, or who abuse the privileges so extended or
put the accreditation to improper use or act in a way not consistent with the principles of the
Organization.

Media must apply for accreditation through the online
media accreditation system. Accreditation online is the only official channel to obtain
registration for the media. The secretariat is not able to process nominations sent by any other
method, such as e-mails, letters or faxes. Any accreditation materials not sent through the online
system will not be processed.

In order to complete the process you will need the information detailed below. All information
must be as it appears in the passport or other official photo identification
document which the participant intends to present at the registration desk.

Complete name as it appears on official photo identification

Date of birth

Nationality

Passport or other photo identification number (drivers license, etc.)

Email address

2. How do I create an account?

Go to UNFCCC Online Registration to request account
creation. Once you request account creation, you will receive an e-mail with the confirmation link.

Please follow the link and finish the account creation procedure. You will receive another e-mail
with your login name, password and further instructions. The online system recognizes only valid
e-mail addresses.

3. What else do I need to do?

Accreditation requests must be supported by the following documents:

Letter of assignment on official letterhead of a media organization signed by the Publisher or
Editor-in-chief indicating the name of the media representative and duration of assignment.

Copy of a valid press card. In the absence of a press card, you may submit additional
materials, in line with the UN criteria. Please refer to the system or the online FAQs for more
information.

Materials are scanned into a graphics format (.pdf .gif .jpg .tif) and uploaded into the
system. There is a file size limit of 4 MB. This replaces the previous system of
submitting accreditation documents via e-mail. The secretariat will not accept materials
sent separately by e-mail.

If there are any problems with your application, or additional information is needed, your profile
will be updated. Please check your profile regularly for updates.

4. How long does it take to get accredited?

Every effort will be made to issue the accreditation as soon as possible. However, it may take
3 to 5 working days to obtain confirmation of your accreditation.

Please check the status of your application online, in the personal profile that you
created. Do not call the press office for updates on your accreditation.

5. My accreditation was approved, now what?

Once you have received confirmation of your accreditation, you will be registered for the
conference. Print out the Registration Acknowledgment Form and bring it with you to the
conference.

You may collect your badge on-site at the registration desk at the conference venue.
Registration usually opens the weekend before the meeting starts.

Your photo will be taken at the registration station; it is not necessary to send a photo in
advance. You must present the same valid photo ID as used in your profile.

Privacy

The names and information entered are for purposes of identification and verification only.
Required information is used for accreditation and statistical purposes and will not be published for
general access. This information will be retained in the system for use at future sessions, unless a
written request to remove it is received from the media concerned.

Letters of assignment and copies of press cards are not retained. For each meeting a new letter
of assignment must be submitted and copy of a valid press card, if it has expired since the last
meeting.